GM🌞

Still spending every day walking, working hard, and eating right.

Yesterday I hit a new pull-up personal best with six in a row at the end of a workout. Not bad, considering I could barely do one at the start of summer.

Keep grinding ✌


I started working in my family's diner at 11! Learned a lot of valuable lessons.


Give it time and it absolutely will!


Biggest impact we can make is on ourselves & the people around us.


Avgolemono is so good


I recall you sharing this on Clubhouse. So happy to hear how well things are turning out for her and your family!

Had to share my own little story about my parent's Bitcoin journey:

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My dad ran a diner for 35+ years, and my mom spent 30+ years working an administrative job at a hospital. I grew up middle class, a child of Greek immigrants. My dad retired 2015, my mom 2019.

In 2013, I gave my mom some Bitcoin for money that I owed her. She said she'd hold. I made sure she would by keeping custody of it. 😂

They started DCAing small amounts of BTC in 2016 and never stopped. I have years worth of texts from my mom proudly proclaiming she bought the dip!

The few sats they managed to save outperformed my mom's 401k by miles. Now they live where they always wanted to, and just built an extension on their modest home. They wanted more room for when their grandkids visit. 🧡

It couldn't have happened without Bitcoin.

It feels good to know I was there for the people who took care of me.


"$85k #Bitcoin? You just got lucky!"

Yeah, lucky we didn't listen to you.


3 bad asses


I don't want your money, but I'll add another 1M to nostr:nprofile1qqs8suecw4luyht9ekff89x4uacneapk8r5dyk0gmn6uwwurf6u9ruspzpmhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwghszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhs2juazd on top of the 25M I already pledged if Trump doesn't Free Ross.

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He doesn't need to care about Ross. He just needs to free him.


Pulled up in my Tesla and voted Trump.


I'm not trying to lawyer the bet. Day 1 is what I'm thinking but I give it a week or two wiggle room.

We'll know for sure if he wins and Ross isn't freed more or less immediately.


To all the naysayers who insist voting to Free Ross is a waste of time since Trump won't ever do it - wanna bet?

I'll donate 25M sats to nostr:nprofile1qqs8suecw4luyht9ekff89x4uacneapk8r5dyk0gmn6uwwurf6u9ruspzpmhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwghszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhs2juazd if Trump wins and doesn't Free Ross.

Anyone want to take the other side of this bet?


She'd rather not commit any felonies.


Took my Canadian wife into the voting booth so she could fill out my ballot.

She's on team #FreeRoss. 🧡✌


Remember, remember the 5th of November.


Today is Election Day.

Vote Trump to #FreeRoss https://image.nostr.build/4230a5aac602b1071940d2f0eaf81c182449ae50e8bb153db1882ba73a3111ec.jpg


I'll feel no shame for keeping a promise to Ross' mother Lyn.

If you ever met that woman you'd understand.


Oh no, some guy on the Internet doesn't like what I'm doing.

Kindly fuck off


Not voting doesn't make you better, smarter, or more aware of what's going on.

Drop the fucking superiority complex. I get it. I'm not pretending like some orange politician is going to save me.

But he can save Ross. That's good enough for me.

Eat a dick, respectfully, if that rubs you the wrong way.

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Right! 😂👍


I understand why someone wouldn't want to vote. I haven't voted since Ron Paul ran in 2008.

It's better to focus your time and energy on things you can change vs something like the federal government. I get it.

We're led to believe that the current election is the most important time in history, and that we, as individuals, hold the power over how the nation will progress through the next 4 years.

I don't necessarily buy all that.

But I'm still going to show up and vote for Trump tomorrow.

We have the opportunity to help free Ross Ulbricht. We have a candidate that is clearly pro-Bitcoin, not that #Bitcoin should need politicians to succeed. We even have the possibility of Ron Paul being a part of all this.🤞

I'll waste a few minutes of my day tomorrow doing what tiny bit I can to "help."

Let's bring Ross home. #FreeRossDayOne


Bad ass


November marks 13 years since I began my #Bitcoin journey.

I'm still amazed at how far we've come in such a short period of time!

Pace yourself. Stay humble. Keep learning, especially from your mistakes. That's the best advice I can offer.

Here's to the next 13 years. ✌


Welcome!


Oh it absolutely did. My instructor had to figure out ways to teach me things. Many times his standard methods of teaching simply did not work, but he never blamed me. He just adjusted!

Fantastic teacher!


When I say I'm doing something that means I am commited to it. Never a cheat day, never waiver. 100% or 0% is the only way I operate.

But yes, I got leaner but never lean. Even now, nearly 20 weeks into a cut, my body is only slowly losing fat while in a deep deficit. Genetics obviously plays a large part in this.


It's called a learning disability for a reason. 😆

It's not a crutch and I don't make excuses. Know your strengths and weaknesses to overcome and learn.


It's not a flex at all. It's a statement that understanding can come in many different ways.


I'm an audiobook kinda guy, but 99.999% of that is fiction.

Learning through books, audio or paper, is still difficult for me. The reality is I didn't need the white paper for my journey, and that's ok!


We love to joke about being autistic bitcoiners, but this is a very real thing for some of us.

Being a bitcoiner who has never read the white paper is an example of this. I love learning, especially on my own, but the hardest way for me to learn is through a technical piece of writing. It doesn't matter how "easy" it is for *you* to understand. It's never easy when you're actually autistic.

And yet, I started to grasp bitcoin by early 2012, after a few months of using it. I tried reading the white paper a few times during those early months, but it didn't make sense. So I gave up and went back to using bitcoin, earning bitcoin, and talking about bitcoin. THAT made sense.

The white paper is a very important part of bitcoin history, worthy of celebrating. I have it hanging on my wall. Maybe one day I'll read it.

Probably not.


Right 😂


Nah


To expand upon this:

I reach understanding through doing. Spending months accepting Bitcoin as payment, sending transactions, interacting with others doing the same, and asking questions.

A technical paper doesn't interest me in the slightest.


I still haven't read the #Bitcoin white paper.  😂


That's awesome! Keep on grinding. 💪🔥


Honey is great!


Sweet potato, fruit, a to little bit of white rice maybe once a week, honey, and maple syrup. I've been taking it slow on reintroducing foods.


I was obese before I switched to keto. I lost a lot of weight starting in 2011. About 5 years ago I switched to carnivore and got even healthier, but I never seriously did a cut before. So there was still stubborn body fat to lose.


I've been working with a trainer since the end of June, with the goal of reducing body fat, and I've been doing exactly what he wants me to do. I've cut calories, introduced 60g of carbs pre-workout, and stick to a regular workout routine. I had plateaued on training myself a long ago, so I was willing to listen to a pro. Nothing to lose!

For the first couple months the only carbs I ate were in the form of fruit & yogurt, pre-workout. As time went on I started feeling tired. My days were basically workout, walk 20k steps, eat my meals, and sleep. It felt like a full time job, and I constantly felt tired and irritable. It was frustrating after 5+ years of feeling fantastic on the carnivore diet while eating at a maintenance level. But hey, you're going to feel crappy on a cut! That's what I told myself.

I was making great progress, but I realized I wasn't getting enough fat to sustain my energy levels. It's just not possible while cutting calories and eating *some* carbs. So I admitted it was time to up the carbs and further reduce my fat intake. I see this as a temporary thing, of course. The goal is to get my body fat down to the 10-12% range, and then build upon that.

A couple weeks ago I added more carbs pre-workout, and introduced carbs after workout. There was a big adjustment period afterwards, with body weight going up from glycogen & water retention. But over time, I started feeling MUCH better. Daily tasks felt easier, working out felt really good. I could feel myself getting stronger. Today it's a huge difference. I'm currently eating 1895 calories per day, 160g of that as carbs, walking 20-25k steps per day (I like to walk!), and I feel fantastic.

I've demonized carbs in the past, mostly due to my own addiction. Obesity plagued my life through my teens and twenties. Switching to low carb in my early 30s was exactly what I needed. With time I've developed incredible eating habits and strong willpower.

What I've been learning about myself is that I'm completely in control of what I eat, and more importantly, how much I eat. Not once during this entire training journey have I had a cheat day or gone over on calories. Even on vacations! If you've ever struggled with eating, then you'll understand how powerful this is.

All that said, I miss the carnivore diet. The simplicity of it. Eating fatty meats, butter, eggs, etc. A huge part of me wants to go back to carnivore at some point, but I can't really think about that yet. I still have goals to reach, and I'll continue to do what my body tells me is working.

Right now, that means eating a lot of carbs!


Make crypto cryptozoology again


I avoided the dentist for 7 years eating a no carb diet.

When I finally went back to the dentist, he didn't believe me that I hadn't been in so long. 😂


I have 14 pairs from Grass Hill Alpaca! 😂🧡


So I guess I should sell?


Cool Q case!
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The 14 #Bitcoin I earned selling a pan of baklava 13 years ago is now worth $1M+
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A lesson learned over time


You absolutely can make money on shitcoins, similar to how you can make money in the casino.

I didn't know what I was doing but still came out ahead. The gains weren't worth it. I felt like I was deceiving others.

More importantly, I felt like I was deceiving myself.


The greediest time of my life was 2015/2016 when I dabbled in shitcoins as a way to accumulate more #Bitcoin.

I found chasing profits to be unfulfilling and not at all what brought me to Bitcoin. Learned a lot about myself.


We're going to free Ross Ulbricht ✌


Another great point


The biggest problem with new #Bitcoin wallets is getting existing bitcoiners to switch.

Why should someone bother if their current solution works fine? They're just introducing risk.

I enjoy trying new wallets, but rarely will I make a permanent switch.


I'll wait for the audiobook. 😄


I can only eat a little rice, and it's just enough for 2 rolls.

If I wasn't on a strict diet I bet I'd have the same problem. You really don't want to overdo it with rice on the rolls.


I'm in a big calories deficit so I'm constantly miserable. 😂 I had way less energy trying to eat carnivore with fewer calories, but I feel much better now.

Pushing through it!


It wasn't my intention, but 6 weeks in I could tell I wasn't getting enough energy from fat. Since I was eating so much less, I had to make the switch to carbs.

Big change for me after 5+ years of strict carnivore, but it's been going well! I'll be honest - I'd rather stick to carnivore, but I'll do this for now.


It was absolutely delicious!


I've been off carnivore for the past few months, as I've been cutting for training. That means making different things in the kitchen!

Tuna, avocado, cucumber, & mango roll. How did I do? I'm new to making sushi rolls, so go easy on me. 😂
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I lose nothing if I vote or don't vote. It's probably all bullshit, but I said I'd do it when Ross' mom asked me to. She believes, and that's good enough for me.


No better advertisement for Bitcoin than dealing with banks.


It's the thought that counts, I guess. 😂


Have you ever done something you didn't want to do for someone you care about? That's all this is. Yes, I care about Ross and his mom. I'll do this meaningless task for them.

I am well aware of the facade.


Who said I believe anything politicians say? Voting is pointless, but I'll still do this for Ross and his mom. It takes 15 minutes out of my day. Big deal.

Nothing that happens after that will surprise me.


I'm "not going to make it" because I'm going to take 15 minutes out of my day to push a button that I know doesn't really matter?

Do you realize how fucking stupid you sound?


Voting is probably rigged, and my voice is meaningless on the national level.

But I'll reluctantly vote Trump, for Ross Ulbricht's chance at freedom. He needs to come home.


Saylor's going to gaslight folks into believing that self custody is bad and we shouldn't continue improving the protocol because he wants you to buy $MSTR and regulated ETF products.
 https://video.nostr.build/f65d7319f8e8197664aa647c7a86f6f3b3e1ab0754459b85727025ac53ae5a53.mp4

As I've been warning
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Re: Vitalik, I'm talking about 2012/2013, not 2020. 😂 Before the ETH shitshow existed.


He wrote for Bitcoin Magazine in the early days. I first met him back then. He was pretty pro-bitcoin, and vocal about it.


I'm happy you're not having a parasocial relationship with a billionaire, but this absolutely exists in this space. I've been around long enough to see it.


Right, parasocial relationships definitely don't exist in this space. 😂


I'm usually nice online, and more of a dickhead in person, so what I really want to say is:

Keep sucking this dude's dick thinking you'll get to ride on his yacht one day.


So did Roger Ver and Vitalik Buterin.


I've only seen the video on Twitter:

https://x.com/AdamSimecka/status/1848131598044074289


People always have to learn the hard way


The idolization of Michael Saylor by bitcoiners is one of the grossest cases of hero worship I've ever seen in Bitcoin.

His latest statements on self custody & "crypto anarchists"  are atrocious.


No lol


Bro I was in my 20s back in the early 2000s 😂


I've owned pinball machines in the past! It's tempting, but maybe in my next home when I have room for an arcade. 😄


The overwhelming desire to buy a Dance Dance Revolution arcade cabinet to celebrate crossing $100k #Bitcoin is starting to infect my brain.

I played a lot of DDR in the early 2000s. Hardest difficulty, and played in some arcade tournaments. I bet I could be even better today. 😂


When #Bitcoin is mooning, and you're adding zeroes to your net worth, remember this:

More wealth can give you a better life, but it doesn't make you a better person. You have to work hard every day for that.

Stay humble.✌


Lately I've been too hyper focused on life stuff to post on social media.

I was never good at half assing. Whole ass or no ass. 😂


Fairly standard, unfortunately.


Try doing it sober next time!


iPad was 2010, I didn't get Bitcoin for another year. 😂


Must be before my time.


Tomorrow 🫡


I have less today and I'm ok with that.


$58K WILL NEVER RETURN 😈


I'm happy to see more plebs stacking! And NgU is going to happen. It's been happening. I just find the trip up to be more stressful than sideways or down. It's weird. 😂


Please excuse my grammar, my brain isn't operating at full capability this AM. 😆


I'm never ready for the bull mania phase of Bitcoin. I have so much fun with the bear & crab markets. It's a comfy place.

Mania bull markets cause the most anxiety. Calls from people you haven't talked to on a while, concerns about your cold storage setup even when you know it's secure, and an overall feeling of great responsibility.

Bitcoin is a burden I carry for future generations. I know this is all inevitable, but seeing the world wake up to this inevitably can feel daunting.


I don't even eat baklava. 😂


The newest Star Wars stuff is so bad that people actually think the prequels were good.

That's how far the franchise has fallen.


Rogue One is 99% shit. Only good thing about it is the end with Vader. Everything else is completely forgettable and meaningless.


Thanks! I get carried away with my creations. 😂


People really seem to like my baklava. The funny thing is I don't think I've ever tried authentic Turkish baklava. I just took my mom's recipe and made something I liked better.


Im ready to fly anywhere for a Beefsteak. ✈


I wear my Beefsteak aprons all the time. Haven't tried sleeping on them yet though.


The hardest challenge in life is putting yourself in situations that force you to feel that urgency.

Comfort is rarely growth.


Bro I'm in bed. I lifted at 9AM and got 21k steps in today.


#BITCOIN & BAKLAVA

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Listen on nostr:npub1v5ufyh4lkeslgxxcclg8f0hzazhaw7rsrhvfquxzm2fk64c72hps45n0v5
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Hey, I knew something! I used to listen to this podcast in the early 2000s (very early in the podcast days), and one of the cohosts was a forager. The other host made fun of him when he talked about "chicken of the woods." I remember looking it up and I guess the knowledge stuck. 😂


Is that chicken of the woods?


What separates rich from wealthy? I've heard a lot of different responses to this and I'm curious what your take is.


Nah, you're good. No worries. ✌


We can still talk about it. I saw a few clips, I'm gonna comment. It's a story about Bitcoin.


Look at how stupid media people are thinking Peter Todd is Satoshi.

Now apply that to everything else they report on.


Yeah, but they didn't want to name their bathroom.


The real Satoshi is the sats we lost along the way.


Fun fact: the old Blockchain(dot)info office in NYC had a bunch of small rooms named after Game of Thrones locations. I once asked if the bathrooms also had names, and was told no.

So I dubbed the men's room "The Todd" after Peter Todd. 😂


If you look online you'll find a bunch of recipes. For the lip balm I mixed 4 parts tallow, 1 part beeswax. Melt them together in a double boiler, remove from heat, add a few drops of essential oil, and pour into an empty tube dispenser.

Super simple! You just have to play around with the recipe to get a consistency that you like.


Sounds lovely


I really enjoy the little things in life. 😆


Wife loves the finished products. I already make our soap. Might experiment with tallow-based deodorant next!


Instead of watching a bullshit documentary, I spent 10 minutes making rose scented tallow lip balm, and peppermint whipped tallow hand cream, both for the first time.

Definitely a better use of my time.


"Yeah, lucky I didn't listen to you"

-My response every time

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Beautiful fall weather makes staying inside impossible


I lift 4x per week. I have a great trainer and am currently cutting body fat.


No such thing


"Rest" days

Wake up
Eat breakfast
Go for a long walk outside
Eat lunch
Go for a long walk outside
Eat dinner
Go for a long walk outside
Couple hours of chill time
Go to bed


I've made scented soap for my kids, but I prefer unscented.


2-3. Extremely easy to make soap


What do I know, I'm just the village idiot.


Paper Wallet Street Soap Company

Ingredients: tallow, water, lye
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Then my note is still correct 😆


GM

One day you will look back on $58k with the same kind of fondness you have for the 80s & 90s.


GM fellow plebs

We're gonna make it if we stay focused on what matters:

Family
Health (physical/mental/spiritual)
Low time preference living

Have a good weekend, friends.


most Americans would lose weight if they limited themselves to one beefsteak a day.


I can't even imagine making it through 2 beefsteaks in a day.


This was so much fun! Thanks for having me on, Walker!

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Spoiler alert: he doesn't. Better to talk philosophy than to do anything practical.


I believe Ross' chance at freedom is greater than 0% if Trump wins.

If Trump loses, Ross' chance remains 0% with Kamala.

Good enough for me to vote. It's a rigged, bs system, but it's the absolute least I can do.

PS: you're calling his mother an idiot. She knows it's not a guarantee, but she believes Trump will free her son.


This is the only tangible, actionable reason to vote, imo https://i.nostr.build/wKfjuKfdnaTLXHiv.jpg


Agree. First time I'm voting since Ron Paul.


I was, and it wasn't enough after my protein requirements. So I added carbs for the first time in like 6 years.

Just doing this for a cut.


He's my uncle


The Penis of Pastries


The Barron of Baklava (idk if he's ever been called that but I'm going with it) AKA  nostr:npub1qex7yjtuucs6ac49kjujdgytrjsphn5a4pdscu2w3qlprym4zsxqfz82qk is joining me on  nostr:npub10qrssqjsydd38j8mv7h27dq0ynpns3djgu88mhr7cr2qcqrgyezspkxqj8 today.

His open-source baklava is the stuff of legends at #Bitcoin conferences...

Let me know if you have any questions for the Sultan of Sweet 👇

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My energy levels were at an all time low. I could barely push through a workout. So I adjusted. More carbs, less fat. My body likes it.

I'd rather use fat as my primary source of fuel, but I'm going with this method for a few more months while cutting. I have to listen to my body here.


The problem is if I want to use fat as my primary fuel I will have to overeat. Otherwise I'm too tired on this deficit. So I've turned to carbs after 5+ years on carnivore diet.

My body likes it. I'm more energetic using carbs as primary fuel, and I'm still in a 800-900 calorie deficit. I'm listening to my body (and my trainer).


Intermittent fasting was a big part of my diet for years when I was maintaining on carnivore. I actually need to eat more often in smaller amounts right now.


You probably don't know this, but I've been on a keto diet since 2011. The past 5+ years have been strict carnivore (no cheat days). So using fat as fuel has been my way of life. I don't need to read any more books or listen to podcasts - I get it. 😂

Preloading carbs has been an improvement pre-workout while cutting. I didn't feel the need for carbs when I was maintaining.

It's different now and I'm listening to my body. I'm not telling others what they should do, so no need to take issue with my comment. I'm sharing my experience.


I haven't lost any intensity. The weight on my exercises has been going up each session in tiny increments. I averaged a little over 21k steps for September. I feel like I'm pushing myself as hard as possible right now.

I have a very good trainer monitoring my diet and exercise. I'm not worried. 😆


I love the carnivore diet when I'm eating at a maintenance or bulking level, but what about in a 800-900 calorie deficit?

I haven't found it sustainable after three months of cutting.

I already introduced 50-60g carbs pre-workout, but I've had to add another 50-60g carbs post-workout. After accounting for my protein goals, there aren't enough calories remaining for fat to fuel me.

Anyone else have experience with this?


You can import an existing seed easily enough.


The more I use my Coldcard Q the more I absolutely love it.

Easily my favorite hardware wallet ever.


Gorgeous!


Averaging 21083 steps per day since July.


Bitch I'm moving, 20k steps per day. But I'm complaining the entire time, ok? 😂


Yeah, rain is definitely good for the land, but I need that 🌞


It's been rainy and overcast. I just don't go out in it, feels absolutely miserable. I know I should.


GM, I haven't seen the sun in 10 days. Fuck this weather.


Big true


Bitcoiners making things are my favorite people.


This is probably it right there


l order steaks medium rare at restaurants

I cook rare steaks at home

I'm not sure:

-Why I do this
-Which I prefer

🤷♂🥩


Open Sats has graciously provided me with a grant to get the zines (https://satsie.dev/zines) into the hands of more people!

If you are a non-profit or a bitcoin educational group, I encourage you to use this form to apply for some free zines: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nBsm0zhY6nY2uNvOzJzMPMF4MQ6sMtMNISFJHe7X47k

To my international friends, I am sorry to say I am currently only distributing to the US as the cost of international shipping is more than the cost to produce the zines. If you are outside the US I encourage you to print copies of your own for free! You can find all the PDFs here: https://satsie.dev/zines

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Pleasure meeting you, and thanks so much! 🙏


WAGMI


I stopped with hotel gyms. Just go to a real gym in the area. Most have day passes.

Did that all summer and had amazing workouts while traveling!


Yes, please! 🙏


Or your mom gay


$100k #Bitcoin by 11:59PM Dec 31, 2024


He's a fatty, so I'm sure he does.


Heading to Pubkey tonight with a bunch of baklava.

Hope to see some of you there!


Something like that


Steps have been huge for me. Love 20k per day, it's just rough some of the time.


20k steps on leg day is absolute torture


I've had pretty good success while cutting. Not easy, though. Feels like a full time job.


You guys are adorable 🧡


That's #3


There are only two things in life that I actually hate:

Ostriches
The color purple


Bad ass


Baklava is garbage


Haven't eaten baklava since 2011


No cheat days!


Sleeping is my super power. I can count on one hand how many bad nights of sleep I've had in my life.


Canned drinks in general benefit from a glass.


It's 100% necessary to cut weight. The "eat until you're full" method is complete bullshit.


One day at a time, that's how.

Once I reach my cut goal I'll share greater details. I'll just say I'm really looking forward to my bulk when I can eat ribeye again. 😂


All you gotta do is want it.


Steps, weight training, cutting calories. Working with an incredible trainer since June. Goal is in sight.


I preach "PoW or STFU" but I really needed to say something. Not gonna go into any more details, but I'm feeling so damn good right now. 100% focus, on the right path, and feeling the urge to let it out a bit today.


I've had belly fat my entire life, but this year I got so fed up with it.  No more excuses, just PoW.

I've made health and fitness my full time job. 100% complete devotion every minute of the day. At home or travel, I'm going 100% on this bitch.

I'm kicking fat belly's ass so hard right now, but it's the final boss. The ultimate villain.

And it's gonna fucking die in a few more months.


Exactly


GM!✌


"But I tested myse--"

Shut up


You don't have covid, you have a cold. You're gonna be fine.


The cool thing about the $58k gang is that we easily transform into the $69k gang.


Right😂


Will do. The split screen is awesome!


Amethyst looking good on the Pixel 9 Fold 🤌


I'm snorting that shit


Great way to put it


The real point of $58k gang isn't to be bearish. Not at all!

Some of us have been around too long. So we create a meme to convince ourselves that the price will remain the same forever. Then when it doesn't we get that green candle high again!

It's fucking degenerate & beautiful.


I'm ready to start pressuring my unborn grandkids to have kids.

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Not enough pressure these days tbh


Let's get to $100k first, ok?


No one really knows if this is the end of the $58k era for #Bitcoin. We had a lot of fun either way.

Price predictions are retarded, but so am I.

Sarcasm aside, I still believe $100k is in play for 2024.


Porcupines are based AF


$58K Penis


Anyone want to start a podcast where we talk about a world where Bitcoin is forever $58k?


A little water on the griddle, cover the burger, and anything will melt nicely.


Love walking around my neighborhood and seeing dads being dads, outside playing with their kids.

Gives me hope for the future.


It means they stole it from someone else's trash can.


I don't think he's around anymore. Haven't seen anything from him in a long time. Hope he's enjoying life with his family!


creator of Casascius coins


It's amazing that, to this day, Mike Caldwell is still the most trusted name in #Bitcoin.


It's gona be o-$58-k


I was pretty sure that front opening was a glory hole


Lovelifter


Weird random confession that only Australians will understand:

Missy Higgins is my favorite female vocalist ever, and it's not even close.


I would definitely put XRP above ETH on the stupid scale. 😂


There is much dumber $$$ than ETH tbh


Good bye forever* $58k #Bitcoin 👋

(*Forever subject to change)


Obviously not speaking for anyone but myself here. Grats on becoming a father soon!


What a dumb ass term for children.


I can't imagine being in my 40s and still not being a dad. It's the best thing ever.

I'd probably be a hopeless nihilist. Fuck that shit.


Kate Reading and Michael Kramer are so good!


Same. I'm going to finish Mistborn next, maybe read a few other Sanderson novels, and then reread Stormlight in time for book five!


I loved Wheel of Time, and it's a fantastic series. Not my favorite, but definitely worth reading.

Definitely prefer Stormlight Archive.


For years I avoided reading Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. I wanted to wait for the series to finish before diving in. With book 5 coming this December, I picked up book 1 a few months ago.

As of today I'm caught up. I simply couldn't stop reading once I started.

YEARS of hype did nothing to prepare me for how good it is. Hands down the best fantasy series I've ever read, but even saying that doesn't do it justice. It's so much more than just another fantasy series.

Can't wait for the conclusion to this story. In fact, I'm going to reread all the books closer to December. 😂


Also spoiler alert - we're in a bull market


If you're this deep in the bear market and your wife still isn't a bitcoiner, then wtf have you been doing all these years?

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*laughs in kidney stones*


Damn straight


Welcome to Bitcoin, hope you like pain.


The Bitcoin experiment can still fail. It's foolish to think otherwise.


"At some point it needs to go up."

You need to zoom out and look again, because Bitcoin has only travelled in one direction. It's not stopping here, but you can expect heavy turbulence at times.


#Bitcoin isn't going to magically pump to $1M overnight via an omega candle.

It's going to be a painful, multi-year journey with no guaranteed chance at success. It's a reflection of humanity itself.

Prepare yourself accordingly.


You mentioned this to me before and I still have this on my bucket list. Sounds like a great time.


I don't hold fiat - when can I buy one with bitcoin?


I'm sorry that so many of you never experienced America before the US government stole so much freedom from us after 9/11.


You want groceries? Papers please.


Depends how sick. I've worked out with a cold and felt a lot better afterwards.

If I had something like the flu I'd stay home.


You got this! 💪


Some mornings I really don't feel like hitting the gym. I'm not at 100%, and no one would blame a guy for skipping today to rest.

Yet every time I choose to workout on these days I feel incredible afterwards. Maybe it wasn't my best workout ever, but I gave it my all. I pushed through.

These are the most important days.

Today is one of them. ✌🌞


The best part about getting zapped is knowing nostr:nprofile1qqs8suecw4luyht9ekff89x4uacneapk8r5dyk0gmn6uwwurf6u9ruspzpmhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwghszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhs2juazd is on the receiving end.


Grandparents are incredible if you're lucky enough to have them in your life. I never knew my dad's parents, but I was lucky to have my mom's parents in my life until my mid-20s.

My mom recently converted all her analog family tapes to digital, and my wife & I watched everything. My grandparents were always present no matter the occasion. I can't imagine not having that growing up, but I also think about how much more fulfilling things would have been if my dad's parents were also there. I wish they took better care of their health.

A future human may not feel as you do, but if you make yourself an excellent grandfather, they won't be able to imagine life without your presence.✌


All my recipes will remain open source!


My biggest goal in life is simple:

Spend quality time with my great grandchildren before I die.

There's no guaranteed success. I'm not even a grandfather yet! But I will work towards that goal every day.

I want to be a part of their lives when I'm reaching the end of my journey.🧡


💯

I always succeeded by having many small goals that all worked towards one larger goal. Break everything down into little, incremental things

Still a lot of work, and most people don't want to do it. It's easier to simply go along with everyone else, don't stand out, don't be different, don't work on yourself.


I don't think any speech has resonated with me more than "This is Water" from David Foster Wallace.

I listen to it many times per year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCbGM4mqEVw


Fiat mindset is the default state.


That's awesome!

Sci-fi and fantasy novels are a big reason I'm a bitcoiner today. I understand the world better through fiction vs nonfiction.


Don't ask what it takes to change if you don't want the truth.

There's nothing glamorous about being consistent day after day, year after year. No tricks or magic to it.

You want change? Push through & grow, but stop asking "How do you do it?" if you don't really want to know.


Welcome!


Sci-fi all the way


Except you can never really delete it from your life when everyone else around you still eats it. 😆


Reminder that you are in control of your motions. No one or nothing can make you pissed, only you can make you pissed.

Always remain in control of yourself. ✌


It was way more autistic than that


Yeah you gotta do you. 🐦⬛


I don't eat baklava, so it doesn't. 😂


Good analogy


That said, I did delete Facebook, which I consider similar to finally moving out of your parent's house.


I still find value on Twitter


Tell it to Yellow, that's his thing.


Please kill me if i ever start a podcast


Still don't understand the point in deleting Twitter. Obviously an individual choice, but I still have Reddit & Bitcointalk, even if I rarely use either.

Doubt I'd ever delete Twitter.


Bitcointalk, Facebook, and New Hampshire.


Not yet. Nostr is picking up but still niche. Twitter is still dominating, and I suspect will for quite some time.

Nostr reminds me of Bitcoin in 2012.


It took time. Lots of overlap between the two. Lots of tweets posted to Reddit.

Eventually reddit became less and less relevant. Didn't happen overnight, but it did happen.


Yeah this was about 3 seconds of "work" on my end


25 days until Octobear https://image.nostr.build/10b096ce24e300e4f67dd79870f9f5bc4ff65640d60ba973d0b95ff8d3cf808a.jpg


Love my DT 1990 Pros!


I haven't flown in over a year, but yeah--expensive times. 😂


Not really sure what's best  for wired headsets.


I just gave a few away to family, so I'm down to 4 pairs now. I've been using Focal Bathys a lot lately. Best BT headphones I've ever owned. My Beyerdynamic DT 1990 pros have been solid for many years.


Very nice setup! I'm running a Schiit Bifrost with a Lyr 3 on my PC.

Recently picked up a FiiO BTR7, and it's a fantastic way to use my wired headphones on the go. I've been using a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pros for many years. Love them. Also works great with my Focal Bathys in wired mode.

I have my first order from Hifiman arriving today, but I'm way too embarrassed to go into details about that purchase. 😂


Whatever you do, don't start buying high quality audio equipment, cables, etc because you will become obsessed with sound.

It's a dangerous, expensive road. 😂👍


I always laugh at overpriced watch collectors, but I have a confession of my own:

I'm obsessed with headphones.

I'm trying not to fall down the audiophile rabbit hole, but the pull is strong. 😂


Strong disagree. I love having my parents around.


Yup. There's a reason I, a fellow Gen Xer, chose to bypass the system via Bitcoin.


Waking up and choosing violence on all of Gen X?


Eh I'll pass, not my thing.


I was looking for a penis drawing but didn't find it. ☹


Been home nearly a week and still exhausted from 10 days in NYC.

Feels like I need a vacation from vacation. 😂


Who's ready for 5eptem8er?


They can't tax your unrealized gains if they don't know what you're holding.

KYC is the enemy. #Bitcoin


Most people don’t understand risk because they have spent their entire lives living in a gilded cages serving their masters as good little slaves who don’t have to be concerned where the yield comes from.


Also: my kids had their first day of their junior year at college, so I sent them home Monday morning.

They only had morning classes, so those little shits finished school and immediately hopped on the Amtrak back to NYC. The show was sold out but the same bassist gave them vip guest list spots so they could make it. 😂😂

I couldn't really be mad at their determination and execution.


My kids are the best. Wife, too, but she only really goes to metal shows. 😂


BTW, this is the kind of shit I like sharing on Nostr. I don't want to just talk about Bitcoin and Nostr here.


Last night we had actual family crowd surfing, with all 3 of us going one after the other!

The bassist hopped off stage at the end of the show, gave my kids the setlist, and had a wholesome family hug moment with us. These guys love seeing us at their shows. 😂🧡

(Band is Death Rosenstock)
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The studio is ready, Danny's flights are booked, and next week we’ll begin recording episodes for our new podcast.

I wanted to share the reasons behind this shift as many have been asking. Three primary factors influenced this decision:
1. I hate making remote shows—I never want to do them again. These interviews need the intimacy of being in person.
2. Traveling constantly has been detrimental to my health and my family.
3. My commitments here with the football club and local community are growing.

So, the solution was clear: build a studio in the UK and produce the show locally.

We’ve secured a fantastic space in Soho, London, and we’re ready to go but given the limited number of Bitcoin guests available in the UK or those willing to fly in, it’s time to retire What Bitcoin Did.

Our new podcast will be similar in feel but will cover a broader range of topics. While some episodes will focus on Bitcoin (though less frequently), most will explore other interesting topics or people.

Having made nearly 900 episodes covering a wide range of #bitcoin topics and guests, we’re now aiming higher. By diversifying our content and guests, we hope to introduce more people to the concept of sound money through podcast osmosis. If we get this right, it will be a bigger show, if we get it wrong, well we tried.

For a long time I have felt there is a need to get out of the #bitcoin corner of the party. Real Bedford FC was a way of integrating sound money into a traditional business model. CheatCode purposely did not include Bitcoin in the title, so changing the show feels like a natural next step.

Sometimes when stuck in the #bitcoin landscape you can lose site of how other people in the world think, lose empathy for the complexities of the world. I have felt this. I'd come home from spending two weeks with Bitcoiners and be with friends and family locally and notice a distinct difference in how we see the world. As everything feels like it is going to shit, I feel like there is a bigger job to do now.

The Bitcoin podcast landscape is well served, from Marty and Odell to Natalie and Preston, from The Blue Collar guys to Stefan Livera and anyone I haven't mentioned. There’s no shortage of high-quality Bitcoin podcasts.

However, there seems to be some fatigue in the space, with similar guests and topics being revisited. With our new show we want to bring fresh perspectives and ideas, aligning with sound money where relevant—think of the shows we’ve had with the likes of Eric Weinstein and Michael Malice.

On a personal note, I’m need the challenge, test myself wider, get fit and find a good woman. I can't do this travelling all the time.

When I started the podcast my life was a shit show - divorced, coming off drugs, heading towards bankruptcy. I've had an incredible 7 years, travelled the world, made amazing friends and got to live my dream by buying my local football club.

To everyone who has helped us get this far - the guests, the listeners, the sponsors, we could not have done this without you. I am forever in your debt.

I hope you’ll check out the new show and enjoy it, though it may not be for some of you. Regardless, Danny and I will work hard to deliver the best show possible, like we always have.

Roll on The McCormack Show!
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Baklava is a shitcoin


Friendly reminder that the ostrich is the dumbest fucking bird on the planet.


Everyone's posting npubs on Twitter, but no one is posting Twitter handles on Nostr. 😆


💯

It's something you have to keep working at, too.


I'm doing all seven, but they could only make three. 😂


My wife loves death metal. I'm not really a metal guy in general, but I have fun at shows with her.

Live music is the best!


We saw them last year the first time they toured the US. Fucking incredible show!


Nice, have fun!

I'm still in Brooklyn for 2 more Jeff Rosenstock shows. He's playing 7 in 9 days.

After that I got Powerwolf with my metalhead wife. 😆


Friday, Saturday, and Sunday watching our favorite band perform live at the same venue. 🔥


Imagine not wanting kids


No better feeling than getting texts like this from your kids.

Being a dad is the best thing ever. 🧡
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Anons are the only heros that can save us now.


Set your goals high

Dreams come true all the time

Just not to people who don’t aspire


Big goals

Small steps


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One sec


I crowd surfed with one of my daughters tonight at the Jeff Rosenstock show in Brooklyn.

A life experience I didn't know I needed. Absolutely incredible time, and the band fucking loved it.

We've seen them perform around 25 times since 2017. They've watched my daughters grow up. I've always taught my kids not to be parasocial, and they aren't, but the band members genuinely love seeing us at shows.

Music is an important part of my life. I feel so fortunate that my daughters & I share common interest in some bands, and that we bond over nights like tonight. It's an incredible feeling.

These are the moments that they'll remember long after I'm gone. 🧡


Your life will change in a myriad of ways simply by cooking all your meals.


I'm in my 40s and have gone to hundreds of shows. I love music was too much to damage my hearing.

It ain't worth it.


Only an idiot wouldn't wear earplugs.


When it comes to live music, you'll never catch me on the balcony with the old people. 😂

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WE WILL NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER SEE $58K BITCOIN AGAIN.


Yup it's true!


I walk 20k steps per day, and train regularly, but I ain't running!

(This is a shit post though)


I'm swallowing the suicide pills and taking a forever nap in the zombie apocalypse, because the only other guaranteed death is being eaten alive. 😂


I walk 20k steps a day, never run. Not for me and my joints.


Im just shit posting. 😆


Cardio is overrated when you own firearms.


Congrats! 🎉🧡


Staking on Bitcoin. 😂

The degeneracy will never end.


We are so back https://image.nostr.build/baca47c60b19c4b9a8c256c80ab69d69f5e79545bae8a90f7a70a93147107835.jpg


If you want a better world, be a better person.


Oh man, so relatable. When I'm at home, and it's quiet, I have to listen to music while eating. I've had this issue all my life, and it's fucking nuts some days.


Generational wealth.

Bitcoiners talk about it often. Building citadels, starting a multi-generational legacy.

It sounds incredible on paper, but there are two questions I find myself asking when I think about this tooic:

Who would I be if I inherited wealth?
Who will my children become when they inherit what I leave for them?

Most of us didn't come from money. We have to hustle, and our struggles define us. Our willingness to work hard & smart, to do what needs to be done for the good of our families, is a common trait amongst bitcoiners. It's what we want to instill in our children.

This doesn't mean we throw our kids out in the wilderness and see if they survive, but we do have a responsibility to make sure they understand the struggle. That they know what it's like to be in the trenches of life.  That they don't take for granted that which we climbed out of when we sought a better way via #Bitcoin.

This is also why it's incredibly important for us to take care of our health, because these parental responsibilities don't end when our kids turn 18. These life lessons take decades to learn, and we need to be there for our children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, should we be so lucky.

Your day will come. When it does, make sure everything you worked for is in good hands. 🧡


Jeff Rosenstock


Doing something like this is a bucket list thing. Plus my kids are joining me this weekend for 3 of the shows, which is great.

Seeing our favorite bands has been a family staple since they were 10. I've gone to 50+ shows with them! 😆


Spending 9 days in Manhattan to see one of my favorite bands play 7 shows at the same venue, because why not.

Work hard, but take time to enjoy things. We only get one go at this.


I'd check it out! D&D was a huge part of my childhood. Also played a fantasy LARP for 5+ years. 😄


Maybe I was just reminding myself


Hi

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Talk to yourself and do it.

Don't tell the world.


STFU and do it 💪🫂


If you want to make big changes, then stop making excuses

Don't TALK about what you're going to do

SHOW what you did

Proof of Work or STFU


You wish


No


$58k by end of the day #Bitcoin

GM! 🌞


$58k forever good night 🌙


Yes


~1337 days until the next #Bitcoin halving 🤓 https://image.nostr.build/e0e2f7f2a6768d0971f5cde476324d3e68ad3d03c542146248cbfa50bf90b51b.jpg


Nice setup!

I switched to a commercial chamber vacuum sealer a while back and what a difference it makes.

They're pricer/bulkier, but totally worth it if you use it a lot.


Tasty


No Penis Circumcision


I did another 20k sats just to be sure. 😂


I just zapped myself for 500 sats and it worked.


I'd fight you, but it's leg day and I'm tired.


Been at it for a few months now. Not as hard as it sounds!


Problem solved: Changed my address to nostr:nprofile1qqs8suecw4luyht9ekff89x4uacneapk8r5dyk0gmn6uwwurf6u9ruspzpmhxue69uhkumewwd68ytnrwghszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhs2juazd address. 😆

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Bro I'm still doing something like that from tips I received working at Blockchain(dot)info 😂

I think I'll follow what others are suggesting and use Opensats' address.


Gotta suck it up and push through.

Worst part is still getting my 20k+ steps in on the same day.


Great idea


Been thinking of making myself unzappable again.

I've never been a big fan of receiving tips.


Get it 💪


Truth
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I posted a bunch of evidence on Twitter for how 1) grocery stores have razor thin margins, 2) food producer margins are more average but haven't changed in two decades, 3) of course farmers aren't the ones getting rich so 4) no, the food companies are not gouging you on prices.

It's monetary inflation. Grocery stores and food producers are trying to keep up.

Most people agree due to the inherent audience selection, but the tweets kind of went viral and reached a broader political audience, so a bunch of people came in like, "How come they can put chips on sale for 50% sometimes!?!? Checkmate Alden." (it's because they don't understand fixed costs vs cost-of-goods sold) or "How do you know any of the filings are real? What if they're literally all just lying on their audited SEC filings?"

Post-truth, some of people are. The grasping for price controls is the short-time public and political instinct that ultimately makes things worse, every time.

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Dude I'm such a bitch on leg day, which only makes me work harder. Can't be having that.


Leg day worst day


FOLLOW MORE PEOPLE.

REPOST MORE NOTES.

BUILDING OUR RIDE OR DIE WEB OF TRUST ONE NPUB AT A TIME.

GOOD MORNING. 🫡


Notstr


I'll never learn 😂


I was comfortable with Bitcoin being $5 forever in 2012.

I was comfortable with Bitcoin being $250 forever in 2015.

Today, I'm comfortable with $58k forever.

Forever isn't forever.


The somewhat realistic gunplay makes it fun.


I guess my teens just really sucked.


Join Hal Finney in cryosleep.


Felt like a downgrade after the 80s


We were still high on the 80s


Yeah, but the 80s was kinda magical.


Unpopular opinion, but the 90s kinda sucked.


I needed that 😂


The biggest thing I miss about the early days tbh


Such a great series.


We all did it 😂


In elementary school I would spend my entire week's worth of lunch money on candy, and 2x it by Wednesday. 😂


Bitcoiners were the kids in school that ran a candy store out of their backpacks.


Oh you sweet summer child.

It's not going to get easier. 😂


It was a lot of fun entering a world I was completely unfamiliar with. I learned so much about flying and about myself. Really loved the experience!

I have so much more respect for professional pilots after my time spent as a student pilot. ✌


It's definitely not cheap!


I flew a lot, but didn't bother getting my private pilot's license. The idea of flying myself around sounds nice, but the reality is I'm not cut out for it.

And that's ok.

Maybe I'll get the itch again down the road. Until then, I'll leave flying to the professionals. 😅


Two years ago today I woke up, drove to the local airport, & flew a C172 by myself for the first time.

I chose to conquer my biggest fear. Not easy, & not very fun those first few months, but an unforgettable experience.

Step outside your comfort zone. You won't regret it.


The lead singer was a huge Ron Paul supporter back in the day!


I understand this reference


The Interrupters self titled album is as libertarian punk rock as it gets.


Portable Bluetooth DAC/amp + more. Really nice for using my wired headphones on Bluetooth devices.


I don't want to be friends with those people.


I have no idea what a Fiio BTR7 is.

But I bought one, and it's changing my life.


Here's my profile for Reason on Nostr and why it could very well change the world

Pasting a few paragraphs here, you can find the rest at the link

Feel free to spread far and wide 😉

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Can Nostr Make Twitter's Dreams Come True?

Twitter's founder says Nostr is “100 percent what we wanted”—an open, ownerless network

Alex Gladstein | 8.13.2024

Virtually everyone agrees that social media is broken. On Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok, people fear out-of-control algorithms, fake news, state actor censorship, and propaganda. Google and Meta collect vast troves of personal information on their users and receive hundreds of thousands of requests every year from governments around the world to access that data. YouTube has become arguably "the most powerful media platform in the history of humanity," yet its algorithm is an ever-changing black box to the creators that populate the platform with videos. During the pandemic, federal officials were in contact with every major social media platform, coercing them to remove content.

The problem is centralized control. We can't trust companies to run our primary communications infrastructure. Government regulation only makes matters worse because it creates new legal barriers to entering the industry, which protects incumbent players and stifles innovation.

What if there were an alternative, not owned by Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, or the Chinese Communist Party? What if there were a way to control your own data to prevent companies from harvesting and monetizing it? What if you had granular control over what you see in your feed, with the freedom to choose your own algorithms? What if you owned your identity, which could be accessed seamlessly across different clients? That way, if you disapprove of the changes that Elon Musk brought to X, instead of closing your account you could take your handle and followers elsewhere.

That alternative exists. It's called "Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays"—or Nostr.

The Decentralized Solution

Invented by a pseudonymous programmer and overwhelmingly funded by grants from non-profit foundations, this decentralized, free, and open-source protocol has been quietly evolving for the past three years. Like bitcoin, Nostr is a community-run digital network highly resistant to censorship and corruption. It has 40,000 weekly active users and a growing ecosystem of clients and applications ranging from social media to long-form publishing to payments.

Nostr is only necessary because our existing internet is so broken.

Fifteen years ago, social media seemed destined to decentralize the world and give power back to the people. In 2009, we watched as Arab Spring activists used Twitter and Facebook to organize, coordinate, and help topple several long-standing dictatorships. The promise was that these new social platforms, designed by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, could help liberate the masses.

It was intoxicating—but turned out to be a mirage. The Arab revolutions stalled out when brutal military regimes cracked down. These platforms became tools for spying and censoring their users. X and Facebook have helped journalists and human rights activists reach bigger audiences, but they haven't fulfilled their revolutionary promise.

Jack Dorsey's Shift from Bluesky to Nostr

This was a major theme at the 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum, which is put on annually by the Human Rights Foundation, where I serve as chief strategy officer. At this conference for democracy and human rights, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey told the audience that the problem was, actually, guys like him: The very fact that Twitter, now X, has a CEO makes it a single point of failure. Governments routinely pressured Dorsey to censor content; once the company's offices in India were raided. Dorsey says that under the new Musk regime X complies with whatever governments want.

The X network is proprietary. Known as a "silo," this construct traps a user's identity, followers, and data. X also has the power to evict anyone from the platform and delete what they've written. Several years ago, when he was still running the company, Dorsey became convinced that Twitter should become an application instead, where users could post content to an open, ownerless network. This would make it similar to how bitcoin works, where you use an application called a wallet to interact with the network, but the network itself is neutral and open.

Building a non-proprietary architecture was Dorsey's original vision for Twitter, but over time the need to maximize revenue to build a business and serve shareholders undermined that goal.

Nevertheless, in 2021, Dorsey encouraged the creation of Bluesky—an initiative bootstrapped in-house to create that open neutral base layer. But after Musk bought the company, the managers of Bluesky were afraid they would run out of money and started raising funds from venture capitalists, which undermined the vision of building an open platform. Dorsey grew disenchanted and left the Bluesky board.

At the conference in Oslo, Dorsey explained what happened next:

I asked a question: What open source initiatives should I be funding that would be helpful to the public internet? And people kept tweeting at me that I should be looking at Nostr. I found the GitHub that described it and it was 100 percent what we wanted from Bluesky, but it wasn't developed from a company. It was completely independent. Its paper diagnosed every single problem we saw and had. But did it in a grassroots and dead simple way, that felt like the early Twitter where any developer could get on and really feel it.

Escaping the 'Golden Prisons'

Nostr was created in 2020 by the pseudonymous Brazilian programmer fiatjaf, who describes it as "the simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global 'social' network once and for all."

Though nobody is in charge, Nostr works as promised and is thriving. "It is the solution we've all been looking for," says Miljan Braticevic, founder of Primal, one of the two dozen plus clients now available for the Nostr protocol. "Nostr is not a Twitter competitor or a Mastodon competitor. This is the biggest misconception at the moment. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Nostr is nothing less than the foundation for the new internet. Meaning almost every conceivable app we have today will be built on Nostr."

Braticevic's prediction is echoed by at least a dozen other prominent developers. Martti Malmi, the first coder to work on bitcoin alongside Satoshi Nakamoto, is now a Nostr developer. In a recent talk, he said he had started to work on similar ideas around decentralized identity in 2019, only to come close to giving up. But then he found fiatjaf's invention, which he called a "godsend."

"Bitcoin is freedom of money, and Nostr is freedom of everything else," Malmi said. "I was there" in the earliest days of bitcoin, "and Nostr is even more intense."

For something that could be world-changing, Nostr is quite simple. To join, you sign up with a mobile or desktop client, which helps you to create a public and private key pair. The public key (or "npub") is used as your identifier, and you share it with clients and other users so that people can find your posts or pay you for your content. The private key ("nsec") is hidden by the user, stored safely (just like a bitcoin seed phrase), and is your way to log in to different services. Unlike platforms like X or Facebook, no other information is required to set up and use Nostr.

This gives users a powerful range of sovereignty. You can use a client, for example, that has strong hate speech controls. Or you can choose one that doesn't have any at all. You can use a client with aggressive algorithms, just like the ones X uses today. Or you can use one without any algorithm at all. Today, when you log in to an app like Primal, you can sort your feed by what's the latest, by what's most popular, by what's most zapped, or by customized keywords. It's up to you.

Last month, the macroeconomist Lyn Alden, author of one of the best books on bitcoin, published a long essay about Nostr's potential:

[Nostr] is a simple set of foundational building blocks that, if widely adopted, could gradually reshape "the Web" as we know it. Instead of a separate set of siloed social ecosystems, we could gravitate toward a more interoperable set of ecosystems, with more of the power dispersed to the content creators and to the audience, and away from the middlemen corporations.

The Nostr network is constructed like a spider web that can morph and regenerate, making it almost impossible to censor. When you set up a client on Nostr (perhaps, Primal or Damus on iOS; Amethyst on Android; or Coracle on the web), you choose from a variety of relays to connect to. This architecture ensures no single point of failure: If you are connected to seven or eight relays, and half of them choose to censor posts, your feed remains censorship-free, as your app will display the net sum of everything broadcast from each relay. If the Chinese government decides to attack your relays—as it did in 2023 when Damus launched on the Hong Kong and mainland app store—then more can be spun up. "The enemy," said Damus creator Will Casarin, "is too numerous."

Prominent bitcoin developer and educator Gigi—who switched to Nostr and deleted his X account—says that what helped it become so resilient is that it has zero exit cost. If the Chinese Communist Party bans YouTube, its domestic users lose everything. There's no way to get back their profiles and followers. The same is true if a user voluntarily closes an account.

Gigi calls these corporate silos "golden prisons" with no escape. Nostr's spider-like architecture makes escaping easy. If one client goes down, or you fail to connect to one relay, you just find another client or connect to another relay. You keep your posts, photos, preferences, contacts, and even algorithms of choice. If you use X, you are an X creator. But if you use Primal, you aren't a Primal creator, you are a Nostr creator.

https://reason.com/2024/08/13/can-nostr-make-twitters-dreams-come-true/


We're old


$0.50 coffee


Using the public  nostr:npub18d4r6wanxkyrdfjdrjqzj2ukua5cas669ew2g5w7lf4a8te7awzqey6lt3 accelerator API you can now fetch a lightning invoice to boost any transaction.

Integrate into your app / service today.

https://m.primal.net/JyUE.mp4


Great point. The only time I use sats is in a LN wallet (which I use all the time).


It's not the content that has gotten better. It's the meme makers.


I barely use sats, but I will *never* use bits.

I still prefer "bitcoin" & "bitcoins" as my units of measurement.


"But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain - that it has either authorized such a government as we have had, or has been powerless to prevent it. In either case it is unfit to exist."

It's from Spooner's No Treason essay.

BTW I have a friend who named his kid Lysander after Spooner. Based as fuck. 😂


I didn't say it's working. I tend to agree with what Lysander Spooner wrote about the Constitution.


It's about protecting the other amendments.


Everyone wants to listen to Trump & Elon


Nope


I felt better in my 30s than I did in my 20s

I feel better in my 40s than I did in my 30s

I'm going to feel better in my 50s than I felt in my 40s

Feeling old is a state of mind


I think it's as simple as the "intellectual" having his beliefs rooted in lies.

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#Bitcoin block 856311
193,689 blocks until halving
~3.69 years
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K


Walking helped a lot. Mainly because I spent less time slouching in a chair. 😂


Being a good parent starts with being good to yourself. 💪


The hardest project you will ever work on is yourself.


Burnout is the main reason I never dove back in, but it also prevents me from doing any other kind of work because all I'd think about is Bitcoin. 😂


I was burned out for many years during the five I spent working at bitcoin startups. Took me a year to recover.

My wife spent 7 years in Bitcoin, and it took her even longer to recover.

You simultaneously know you're burnt out while being unable to imagine doing anything else with your time. The obsession is real. Your worst day in Bitcoin is better than your best day at some pointless office job.

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One of the worst


I have a Lifespan TR1200.

It's pricey, but it's exactly what I needed. Very durable, too.


Purchasing a standing desk treadmill a year ago was a huge game changer.

I no longer sit for more than 1-2 hours at a time. My mobility, stamina, and overall well being has improved because of that.

20k+ steps per day seemed daunting. Now it's just normal, although a bit tiring on leg day. 😂

It isn't a replacement for going outside, but it's nice when you need to be on your computer.


It was a better time when we had to go online.

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One of the most critical parts of Bitcoin cold storage is firearms and firearm training.

Ignore this at your own peril.


Making changes to an existing setup is scary, and isn't without risk. But better to set multisig up, play around with it for a few months, and then move your funds to multisig cold storage.

Takes time and effort!


I have guns, come and try.


Fuck that shit


I still like Twitter


People really don't remember how bad things were before hardware wallets.

Lots of hypothetical attacks that require access to hardware, but it's still MUCH better than how things were.

We should keep improving, of course.


Larger & crappier sums up fiat world nicely.


It's probably not a coincidence that, prior to 1913 when the US Federal Reserve was founded, Olympic gold medals were made of solid gold.

They've been gold-plated silver since then.


If you're in Massachusetts just move to NH. It's the #1 freest state in the US, according to the Cato Institute.

The Free State Project has done wonders there, and will continue to do so.


There is still a part of me from my youth that wants to have a bunch of friends. Be a part of a crew. But that's not really what adult me wants. I feel a little bit of that at bitcoin conferences, which is why I posted this right after Nashville.

Adult me is happy with the handful of friends I have now. The real friends I can talk to about anything.

The reality is it's best to move on from relationships that go nowhere, and feel draining.


I only ever worked for Bitcoin startups, getting paid in Bitcoin, so it was nice seeing that first confirmation. 😄


Spend time on the ground floor of a startup, and you'll quickly learn how difficult they are.

Most weeks you'll wonder how you still have a fucking job.

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I'm encouraging them to DCA.

They told me how much cash savings they have. I'd say yolo like 90% of it, keeping some for emergency cash, but they need to be comfortable with the swings. That comes with time.


It took going to the conference in Nashville, but my daughters are officially dip buyers. Yesterday they both put a decent chunk of their cash savings from work into Bitcoin.

Meeting people, and seeing the things I've been going on about for 10+ years, really helped them understand the importance of Bitcoin.

I'm glad I never pushed them too hard. Bitcoin is complicated and it can take time to click. That's ok! They're young and I'm already stacking for them. 😄

At some point our children will need to understand. That's the reality all of us as parents face.

Don't force it. Give it time. Be the example they need. 🧡


I always said you can't use the same anthem from previous cycles.


If you think hardware wallets are bad, then you should have seen web wallet support tickets back before hardware wallets existed.


The #Bitcoin market continues to reject Creed's Higher as its anthem.


$58k is forever


If a state agent invented Bitcoin, then it wasn't something he was ordered to do.

It was an act of defiance.


A very different time


BtcPins did not kill himself


I once abandoned one on the side of the road.

A few years later I remembered that, at some point, I had stashed within the car a tiny encrypted USB drive. It contained a backup of my BIP38 encrypted private keys. 😧

Thankfully I had moved the funds not too long after the car was abandoned, though I doubt anyone could have gotten past two encryption layers. 😂


Where's "Autism" and "Retarded"?


The best tradition that started with Satoshi

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Thanks for sharing! 🙏


Not yet. Not sure if it's something I want to try.


Not at all. Same with LSD. I'm not ready for those. 😂


Snake and the boys


I think to really understand you have to experience. It doesn't mean it needs to be a normal part of your life, but I think some doors should be opened at some point in your life.

Only when you're ready, of course.


Great incentive to stay in shape!


It's still fun to do when they're adults
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I'm definitely not an indica guy.


I didn't say "drugs are fantastic," I said there are pros & cons. I also said I want to experience life sober and that I'm glad I waited until I was in my 40s to try these.

Caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine are absolute trash IMO. I think drug use in general isn't a good idea.


lol


Let's talk drugs! I've heard a lot of mixed takes on marijuana and psilocybin, and wanted to share my own recent experiences. 😄

I never touched any drugs, besides alcohol/caffeine/sugar, until my 40s. I prefer to not be impaired or dependent, which is why I quit alcohol and caffeine a few years ago. Now that my kids are living on their own, and I'm retired, I find myself wanting to experience more things in life.

So I decided to try THC & psilocybin.

I can see why people are split on weed. Productivity can go way up or down, depending on the person, the mood, etc. I find it to be fun, but definitely not something I want to partake in regularly. I get way too retarded! 😂

I won't smoke or vape, so I stick with a tiny dose from a tincture. The high can last 6-8 hours in my system, which is a very long time for a small dose. Not something I want to deal with on the regular.

I'm very logical, almost to a fault. Psychedelics never sounded like a good idea, but I decided to try psilocybin recently. I was anxious about what would happen, but I put some music on, closed my eyes, and relaxed.🎶

With psilocybin, I feel like I'm tapping into a part of my brain that I rarely use. My logical thought process is still present, but my creative side takes control. I get deeply introspective. I start writing a lot.

I'm already a huge music lover, but my appreciation for it reached new heights. I experience seeing the sounds. I can fully appreciate the space between chaos and order where music lives. The more instruments the better, which is why I find orchestra music to be the absolute best with psilocybin.

It's an incredible experience that I walk away from knowing myself a little better. The writing is my favorite part, as I'm able to go back and reflect on my thoughts during the experience. To my surprise, it isn't a rambling mess! It's thoughtful, emotional, and honest. I'll even share with others who I directly write about. It's an extremely therapeutic process.

Again, I'm glad I never tried any of these mind altering substances until later in life. Being a fully developed human, and having a better understanding of myself, helps make these experiences stable and beneficial. In my youth, when my self control was worse, I could have ended up going down a dark path if I tried drugs. I'd likely be a very different person today.

I will always prefer to remain sober the overwhelming majority of the time, but I can see the pros & cons of altering your mind. Under the right circumstances, of course! 😄👍


I care less about the macro. I'm working on being a better person so I can help those around me, but I'm always humbled when I meet someone at a bitcoin event who was inspired by something I said publicly.


Not until it no longer provides value. That day has not yet come for me.


Maybe irrelevant to you, but we are influenced by the deeds and words of others. Totally normal part of how we grow.

The problem is hero worship and thinking people are flawless. We're all humans who fuck up, but we can still learn from one another.


At some point all bitcoiners, especially those in the spotlight, should embrace irrelevance.


Howdy! ✌


I just give them baklava and then they do all tht talking.


We really are a bunch of introverted autists. 😂


I've had a similar outcome as mandrik, but with a somewhat different context. It's something I still think about a lot.

When I was an engineer/manager, I worked in person, and had a great social group there. After I left it, I became inherently remote-work based in my home office, which has a lot of advantages but also some social isolation-related challenges.

I then gradually drifted away from work-friends I knew for a decade. Between work and family, we just gradually could barely find time for a group lunch anymore. Actually it was more on their side than mine; they have longer commutes, children, etc.

And my US family is small and dispersed around the country. So aside from my husband, a lot of my social interaction is online and at events within the past few post-covid years. The big exception is the part of the year I spend in Egypt, where I am surrounded by in-person family and friends every day, but have less overall productivity (bad internet for starters, problematic time zone, plus it's also vacation time and social time).

And the most notable part of each year is when I come back to the US first to take care of things here, and my husband is still in Egypt for another month to finish taking care of things there, where I risk turning into a solo cat lady.

So that makes me really focus on genuine internet dynamics, treating people online similarly to how I treat them in real life, building real connections there, going to events to meet my "tribe" despite the travel hassle, etc.

It also has prioritized having children to me recently. I've been focusing on work, focusing on elder care, etc. Due to my starting point, I have been in the position of having to support a parent and then in-laws since my 20s, while also being a workaholic to reach the positions I've gotten to. For years I was simply too busy for anything else, but increasingly the next generation is an element of life I think about a lot.

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I'm humbled that my random note inspired you to share this. 🙏🧡


We are learning every day. 🧡🙏


It's like he doesn't even fucking care or he would have got gold.


Introspection is good for the mind, but can hurt sometimes.


I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.


People have asked what I've been up to since retiring in 2018. I like to say I've spent as much time as possible with my daughters instead of focusing on a job.

If you met my girls in Nashville then you understand.

They had the most incredible time last week. I keep getting texts from them saying they can't believe how fun it was. My favorite text:

"What is your life, dad."😂

I want to stay close to my daughters for the rest of my life. The only way that's possible is with a lot of time, patience, and love.

I feel like we started something new together, and it feels pretty good.


It's the right thing to do, but there's this feeling of loss over what could have been.

You see so much potential in someone, and they are simply not interested in unlocking it. I feel a lot of sadness when I think about it with some friends.


They see you as someone new, but you still see yourself as the same kid who figured some stuff out.


Bitcoin is dumping because penis


He killed it


It's exhausting having to pretend.


I have a feeling I'll be ghosting a lot of friends in the coming years.

Spending time around bitcoiners makes me question old friendships. I have friends I've known for 20+ years who haven't offered any real value in a long time.

That sounds awful to say, but they are so caught up in their dead end jobs and other bullshit. No care for anything else. They think the MSM and government are the best sources of truth. No interest in growing, or in self reflection.

Any attempt at deep, meaningful conversation basically turn into the "That's crazy. Catch the game last night?" meme. It's frustrating.

I'm still processing my feelings on this. I haven't had a close "crew" of buddies since high school. Even that was superficial. I've always been that guy people hang out with, but never a part of the "inner circle" or whatever.

I'm not saying this to garner empathy. I'm the complete opposite of depressed, and I don't stay up at night wishing I was one of the cool kids. I like having a close family, a wife that's my best friend, and a couple others I can talk to about anything and everything in a meaningful way.

I'm just wondering if it's time to drop some baggage.

Nostr is a great place for long-ish form writing. I love privacy, but I also love sharing the human experience. I spent the first 30 years of life keeping everything bottled up inside.

Never going back to that.


My problem isn't the grilling. It's everything he does after.


Oh my steaks are great, but Beefsteak is elevated to unreachable heights.


I spend weeks after a Beefsteak disappointed at my own steak preparation skills.


I saw him wearing it at the RHR thing and said, "Please tell me that is this year's hat."


Instant classic! Hats off, or rather hats on to you!


This year's Beefsteak hat is a masterpiece.

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At first I thought that said "anarcho-tranny"


What an incredible week!

I feel so loved & appreciated amongst bitcoiners. I have immense respect for so many of you. To get a little of that back means a lot. I walk away from these events feeling blessed. 🧡

I lived a vastly different life before all this. I always felt trapped, whether it was public school, or the soul crushing 9-5 grind that I did all through my 20s.

Bitcoin changed everything.

My family is Greek. We show love through proof of work in the kitchen. To share tiny pieces of that with so many is my way of saying thank you for being you. Thank you for your positivity in this world. For standing up for what you believe in. For not only caring about future generations, but for actually doing something about it!

My wife has been around Bitcoin as long as I have, but this was the first conference for my mom & daughters. It's one thing to hear me talk about this part of my life, but it's a different thing entirely for them to experience it. They know me better after this past week. I highly recommend bringing your family if you have the opportunity!

You all encourage me to be a better human today than I was yesterday. Thank you for that. 🙏

Thanks to David, Mike, and the entire Bitcoin Magazine staff for putting this together. You guys did an incredible job.

My family is already talking about Vegas next year, so I guess you can expect all of us to be there! 😂


Thank you! 🙏


Uber driver asked if it's too late to buy Bitcoin.

I asked him if he thinks his dollars are going to buy more or less in the next 5 years.

He said he'll start DCA'ing. 💪


All politicians suck. They aren't going to save you. Save yourself.

How's that?


Can I just not boo or clap when he says anything good or bad?


THIS IS A BIG ONE FAM.

SPENT A LOT OF TIME WITH THEIR TEAM DURING DEVELOPMENT. PRIORITIES ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACES. FOCUSED AND DELIBERATE.

https://proton.me/blog/proton-wallet-launch


Good to see you last night! ✌


Will definitely check this out! I've been a Proton fan for years, even have a visionary account.


It is what it is. Go without me and have fun!


My flight is super delayed so don't think I'll be making this. ☹

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Can't imagine it any other way.


MONDAY NIGHT NASHVILLE PEEPS!

Let's meet up!

Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
7 PM

Open to anyone interested, but I'm also happy to eat octopus souvlaki by myself. 😄


I'm retired, can confirm. 😂


Stacking sats is easy. Staying humble is the hard part.


I'm not planning on attending the cattleman's feast, but I'll be around!


Joke's on you, it's free


About 18.5 total hours of work for these 6 containers.

This is why I bake ahead of time vs doing it once I arrive. 😅


Subjective, but people seem to like it.

Purists want to hate it because my baklava is so far from traditional, so I always enjoy their dirty looks. 😂


I made some baklava for Nashville
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The worst part about politicians is they are power hungry and retarded.

They don't care about you. They aren't going to save you.

Only you can save you.

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Pretty sure it's sold out, especially for Bens.


PS: My daughters will be working at Beefsteak this year! 💪🥩

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My mom & my twin daughters will be in Nashville next week for the conference.

It's going to be fun showing them this side of my life. 😆


Good point 😂👍


The thing I hate most about Nostr is now I can't successfully turn down tips for free baklava, since people can zap me.


Fine me in Nashville. These weaves will be hidden between layers of Brazil nut maple baklava. 😄


DID I STUTTER


I wish I had an ostrich to kill so I could weave its flesh into a meat basket.


Made giant candied beef bacon weaves first thing this morning. https://image.nostr.build/b498b28b0c4372bc14b7198d5a2aabd9ebf07b1a2c2f899b39a489470fe672c7.jpg

Prep for Nashville!


A lot of times you can find reasonably priced gyms in the area that you can train at while ok vacation. Beats a shitty hotel workout!


The nice thing about machines is they are typically safer to train to failure. But yes, it can be a bit tricky while traveling.

But nothing beats a barbell and weights for things like deadlifts & squats.


Good morning.

I spent most of yesterday working on a new Nostr article that I have in development, among other work.

Obviously, I had to take breaks from time to time to check the breaking news regarding the assassination attempt, since it was being reported on over the course of a few hours and was generational-scale news that can affect many things.

But after each break once I was caught up, I put my head back down and got back to work on the article, including going through Nostr's Github and stuff.

It's easy to get mired in shock news, but after a bit of time to see what happened, any further time spent beyond that is just chasing dopamine and shock value without anything new learned. At that point, it's best to get back to constructive work, or get back to enjoying life with your friends and family.

Don't let the algorithm control you. Become the algorithm.

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That marbling 🤤


Get Preston to fly, he's got the skills! 😂


Things are bad. They're going to get worse.

Stack Bitcoin. Take care of your health, your friends, and your family. Protect your loved ones.

There's still hope for the world.


Nostr serves as the credible backup plan for when governments seize or ban X.


Welcome to Nostr!


I had $0.03 in my account when they went under, but forgot to file a claim. 😭


Looking forward to Nashville during the Bitcoin conference week. Spending time around bitcoiners is one of the most positive & fun things I can think of.

My wife & I will be joined by my twin daughters & my mom this year. 😂 My mom and kids haven't really seen this side of me. I think it's important for them to experience that.

It'll probably be a little weird for them, but that's not a bad thing!

Looking forward to sharing baklava and chatting with you guys. 🧡


Stop giving them ideas


See you there 🤝


"was" 😂


I was anything but cocky when I was young, but I still look back and cringe.

We're all dumb fucks when we're kids. 😂


Being autodidactic isn't a superpower. It's the result of one-size-fits-all public schooling.

Frustrate enough teachers, and you stop asking for help. Eventually you try to figure things out on your own.

Self-taught results vary wildly. 😂


MtGox FUD existed before I got into Bitcoin, and it still exists today.

Not even FTX had this big of an impact on Bitcoin.


Thanks! Yeah I've been there. The reason I want walk in and not reservation is because if I have to organize a dinner I'm not doing this.

Fogo was great. I tell them I got an unknown headcount, and they said, that's cool, come on in.

If I gotta organize, sell tickets, etc, fuck that. 😂


Yo, Nashville natives!

The last two years I had a big dinner at Fogo in Miami, but there's no Fogo in Nashville. I'm looking for a restaurant for a meat dinner on Monday, July 22.

-A place that's walk-in friendly (no reservations)

-Can fit maybe 50-60ish people.

Any Nashville natives have ideas? Thx!


The baklava is always free


Bitcoin block space is on sale this morning https://image.nostr.build/6273b262e49c22d56259a18ccef76b70d25aaa634738041b4b5f75c1dc769e1f.jpg


Can I just not eat the day before and double my calories?

Is that allowed? 😂


Are you allowed to cheat during a cut if it's at a Beefsteak? nostr:nprofile1qqsvextkm9nssu5u3yp8cyfhxspenl63ra78g9trk399k8760wu9pzcpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7ekk3ym


NH doesn't have income tax either. 😂

I love Texas a lot but it's only #17:

https://www.freedominthe50states.org/

NH & FL are first and second, respectively.


Not at all. It's the #1 freest state in the country, according to the Cato Institute. The actions of a few don't represent everybody. There are plenty of bitcoiners in the FSP.

I have no issue with competing currencies. The market will decide on what's best, and right now Bitcoin is miles ahead. If some people in NH want to voluntarily use other payment methods then go for it. They'll respect your right to do the same.

I've said this a million times in the past and I'll say it again - I'd much rather be around ancap shitcoiners than statist bitcoiners.


You can hear a silver dime fall to the floor from across the room and know what it is!


Bear markets make us men


It's been at least 5 years since I had a panic moment over the Bitcoin price.

Living in the eye of the hurricane.


Don't get me wrong, goldbacks are beautiful. But they cost nearly twice their melt value. They're very convoluted.

Just use silver dimes and quarters, like we were doing at PFs 10+ years ago. 😂


BTC is not popular there, and no one I saw accepted lightning payments. Lots of bcash, monero, and the NH Goldback.

Silver dimes worked, and that's what I used. They've always been my favorite way to buy things at PF.


I mean it's a start, but try to explain self custody. Also recognize that some may not want personal responsibility, sadly.


It's not about apeing in, it's about stacking over time. Not everyone will drop everything for BTC.


Sounds like your work isn't done yet.


Show greater interest in your family holding Bitcoin, and less about what billionaires are doing.


The amount of ignorance around lightning is staggering.


Yup


I'm at PorcFest in the White Mountains of NH. My 6th time here, but first time in 10 years. Great to be back to the place where I fed everyone with bacon weave sandwiches 4 years in a row, my love of Bitcoin blossomed, and where I first met my wife IRL. 🧡

For those who don't know, PorcFest is a week long festival run by the Free State Project. The FSP is an organization that wants to move like-minded, freedom oriented people to New Hampshire. It's been quite successful, as NH is typically the #1 freest state in the US, according to The Cato Institute.

That said, there is a lot of Bitcoin FUD here.

It's amazing how great of a job technically illiterate shitcoiners have done with spreading false information.

I support competing currencies. People should have the freedom to decide, and plenty of vendors here are open to options. Lots of monero, gold, silver, bcash, dash, etc. I've enjoyed using silver dimes and quarters to pay for things. Great to get rid of them! 😂

The "Roger FUD" has made it very difficult for folks who aren't as technically savvy. I say that as someone who isn't as technical, but took a lot of time to try to understand all sides during the blocksize war.

People made the move for more freedom in their lifetimes. I hope more folks challenge the negative things they've heard about BTC. Folks who store their wealth in silver or bcash should question why their purchasing power continues to decline. Why it can't even keep up with inflation.

More purchasing power = more time = freedom ✌

I'm still extremy bullish on NH. Plenty of hardcore bitcoiners here, but the FUD is present.


Neither Trump or Biden are our allies. Politicians are psychopathic liars that will say anything for votes, and voting is rigged.

Ross Ulbricht is an ally, and unless he escapes prison, his freedom relies on the actions of a president. That's his awful prison reality.

We owe a lot of Bitcoin's success to The Silk Road. "Fuck you money" isn't about buying coffee or food. It's about the transactions governments say you're not allowed to make.

Bitcoin is worthless without this characteristic.

Do what you can to help Ross, even if you know a particular action, like signing a petition or voting, is symbolic at best. Even if it's a longshot, a hail Mary, a near impossibility.

#FreeRoss


What a fun night

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That's hilarious. I always forget I sold cookies, too! 😂


TY sir! 🙏


Ever wonder what it was like working for a Bitcoin company in the early days? Did you know users back then were part crazy, part generous?

I started working at BitInstant late 2012, which allowed people to buy Bitcoin with cash. In the fall of 2013, I joined Blockchain(dot)info (BCI). The early days at BCI is what I want to focus on here.

BCI was the biggest non-custodial web wallet & the most used block explorer. I wore many hats as the first employee, but my main job was handling the support tickets.

My first day at BCI was chaos. I logged into Zendesk and saw THOUSANDS of tickets as old as January 2013. There was one guy, Ben Reeves, doing everything since inception. Support wasn't the highest priority.

After initially feeling overwhelmed, I decided to clean things up. I closed all tickets older than a few weeks, and included a message apologizing for the lack of response. I assured people this would no longer be the norm, and to open a new ticket if their issue was ongoing.

I had free reign over my job, and became obsessed with making sure users received help in a reasonable amount of time. It started as a goal to respond within 24 hours of a new ticket, which turned into 12 hours. Within a few months, the average response time was down to 2-4 hours, only because I had to sleep at some point! 😂

I didn't realize how little I knew about Bitcoin until I had to answer tickets about the Bitcoin network itself. After all, we weren't just a web wallet, but a block explorer! I spent many late nights digging around on BitcoinTalk, trying to learn more, so I could help users with their questions. Learning about Bitcoin back then wasn't impossible, but it wasn't easy.

Many early users were shocked to receive a response to their questions. To hear back so quickly was unheard of. There were many Bitcoin projects back then, but most didn't have dedicated support staff. If you received a response, it would be from the founder or some other developer. These guys didn't have the resources to tackle support, especially in a timely manner.

I quickly learned about the generosity of bitcoiners. Many users requested a btc address from me so they could send a tip for the help provided. Even when I told them it was unnecessary, as I was a paid employee, they insisted on tipping.

Many of these users were nuts. 😂 Here's an example that didn't happen frequently, but it happened:

A user opens a ticket during the time I'm actively watching the queue. I see it come in, respond within minutes with a solution, and he insists on tipping. I'm like, "Bro it's cool, don't sweat it," but this madlad won't leave me alone until he tips me.

I look at my tip jar - 0.5 BTC, which is worth a few hundred USD at the time. WTF, ARE YOU INSANE?! 🤯

Part of this generous attitude was about saying thank you, but I believe a bigger part was about the early proliferation of Bitcoin.

We preach the HODL mentality today, but Bitcoin wouldn't be what it is without the generosity of early adopters. So many bitcoins were given out freely so people could learn about it firsthand.

I believe many of the tips I received were from people who, at one point, also received free btc. It felt wrong to HODL these tips, so I paid it forward. I purchased work related items so I could do my job better. I tipped people on Reddit. I donated towards bitcoin-backed fundraisers, including when Andreas fundraised for Dorian Nakamoto. I did everything I could to keep that spirit of giving alive.

The landscape today has changed, but that spirit of generosity lives on. The best example is zapping on Nostr, where people are tipping each other via LN for posts and comments. It's beautiful to see!

Thank you, early adopters, for your generosity. You're a big part of why Bitcoin is what it is today. 🧡

Be kind, be generous, and be a little crazy. 😄


Honestly not an issue before, but I never woke up feeling as refreshed as I do now. I was usually groggy and grumpy after an hour no coffee.


I quit cold turkey, and that was borderline disastrous.

If you can find alternative methods to slowly ween off, I'd do that. My experience was brutal for three months, but I'm glad I stuck with it.


Since quitting caffeine a few years ago, my sleep cycle follows the sun. 🔆

Be it 5:30AM in summer, or 7AM in winter, I'm up with the sun. Wide awake, ready to go!

Stable energy levels all day & great sleep every night. Who needs coffee? 😂


You got me 😂


I'm a rational person, so of course I can look at this situation and agree he made a lot of dumb decisions. You need to put your personal beliefs aside when dealing with the US gov. Pay them or go to jail is the reality, as much as that sucks.

I agree, he'll probably end up paying a lot of money to them and serve no time, unless he decides to fight this (which he may do).

We'll see what happens.


GM

If anyone should be mad at Roger Ver it's me. I have more reason to dislike him than most. I was friends with the guy from 2011 until the bcash split. He oranged pilled me, paid 14btc for baklava, helped so many liberty-minded individuals in NH, and hired me as the first employee at Blockchain(dot)info.

I didn't read about his downfall in Bitcoin in some book or tweet. I had a front row seat.

I don't have the luxury of hating a guy I never met and don't know anything about, unlike most who dislike him.

Have compassion for your enemies. You can disagree with them while simultaneously feeling sorrow for their situation.

I encourage you to give this a try. For your own sake, if nothing else.


It was actually afternoon sun from yesterday. Today it's rainy and shitty out, and I need a nice reminder of better times. 😂


GM ☀ https://image.nostr.build/be3140dfc61c2770cd38384d841fbc7c8f001180a68211350fd4eb6bf5133e39.jpg


They collected a lot of xpubs. I'd assume zero privacy at this point.


JAM makes it simple!


Their names were always a simple Google search away. It wasn't private.


#Bitcoin privacy is under attack, but you guys are freaking out over jpgs.


It's 2024 and you're still using KYC to acquire Bitcoin


This is local pickup


Better than pork bacon


Absolutely. It's just tallow (rendered fat), water, and lye. Very simple!


I'm a cat person but I like other people's dogs.

I just want some needy ass animal bugging me all the time. 😂


The chest 5, and the stand up freezer is 20